Pochettino demands mindset shift

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has vowed to change the attitude and habits of the national team as he begins a second stint in charge, appearing to reference star Christian Pulisic’s decision to skip the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup.

“It was difficult to make the roster for the Gold Cup one year before because the mindset was different,” Pochettino said yesterday during an online question-and-answer session with reporters. “You say, ‘If I play, I have not holidays. I cannot arrive fresh for the World Cup.’ ... You know now that is bull----.”

Pochettino said his goal “is to change this type of idea that are not right”.